I have an incredibly low pain tolerance, and so I was actually out of it (mind wasn't working, at all) for a whole week, dosed up on the pain killers I was given, and they weren't even enough so I was actually taking like twice the dosage, and it still hurt like hell. And the **** refused to refill the subscription, so I was in agonizing pain the last 3 days or so.
But that's just me, I have a coworker who had all 4 of hers out in the morning and came and worked the whole shift that night, and by the second day she was eating normally.
I'm not trying to scare you or anything, please don't think that I am. I'm just saying, don't make any plans for awhile till you know how you'll be affected. Odds are you have a higher pain tolerance than me and won't be out of action for more than a day or so, but really you'll have to talk to your dental surgery guy for that...
LikuI, am the Somberlain.Join Date: 2003-01-10Member: 12128Members
<!--QuoteBegin--DOOManiac+Aug 4 2003, 08:15 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (DOOManiac @ Aug 4 2003, 08:15 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I remember when I got all 4 of mine out.
I have an incredibly low pain tolerance, and so I was actually out of it (mind wasn't working, at all) for a whole week, dosed up on the pain killers I was given, and they weren't even enough so I was actually taking like twice the dosage, and it still hurt like hell. And the **** refused to refill the subscription, so I was in agonizing pain the last 3 days or so.
But that's just me, I have a coworker who had all 4 of hers out in the morning and came and worked the whole shift that night, and by the second day she was eating normally.
I'm not trying to scare you or anything, please don't think that I am. I'm just saying, don't make any plans for awhile till you know how you'll be affected. Odds are you have a higher pain tolerance than me and won't be out of action for more than a day or so, but really you'll have to talk to your dental surgery guy for that... <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> When'd you get them?
honestly, i'm 16.5, and this last w. tooth is COMPLETE balls.
the gum won't come off the top and it's too thick (and too alive, still) to exacto-knife off... so i have to sit there and GRIND against it with the wisdom tooth above it when i'm chewing... it's like taking some semi-blunt object and smashing it against your gums.. what's the point?
i wish i had the balls to do it... but i started slicing it and it hurt like hell T-T
Marik_SteeleTo rule in hell...Join Date: 2002-11-20Member: 9466Members
Got all 4 of mine out earlier this year.
Step 1: get someone who knows his stuff to check out the offices of the surgeon who will be doing the job on you. For instance, we/I have a family friend who isn't quite a doctor, but sells biomedical equipment to hospitals and knows what equipment/life support systems/anesthesia types are good and which aren't. You need that kind of reassurance.
Step 2: get them out.
Step 3: lie on the couch and take advantage of the situation. Ask for all the movie rentals your family can afford and all the ice cream flavors you've ever wanted to try. I used this opportunity to catch up on all the classics I'd missed, like Aliens 1, The Godfather, etc. Be sure to have a trash can within easy reach to throw away used clothballs (you'll likely need them in the back corners of your mouth; it'll be producing extra saliva because it's not used to the sudden change of the contents of your mouth. Similar situation to when you first get braces or a retainer from your orthodontist.)
I advise drinking stuff like Slim-Fast shakes. The goal is to not have to move your jaw at all, and the shakes have all the basic vitamins you need, so you won't feel any grosser than you need to.
Make sure you've got your painkillers handy when you come out of surgery, because the pain is gonna hit HARD. Codeine is your friend. (I still have some leftover from my wisdom teeth in case of emergency.) If it's not sufficient to kill the pain, take the pills with a glass of wine. This is bad for your liver but great for your aching gums. (Disclaimer: not responsible for death caused by this suggestion.)
Finally, don't be concerned if you have little shards of tooth embedded in your gum after the whole procedure is over. I had a few of those for MONTHS and they eventually worked themselves out.
<!--QuoteBegin--TychoCelchuuu+Aug 5 2003, 11:41 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (TychoCelchuuu @ Aug 5 2003, 11:41 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I get my wisdom teeth out tommorrow morning. Who has suggestions about what to eat? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Soup, mashed potatoes, and blood. That's pretty much what I ate (well, "consumed", more accurately) for a week after getting my wisdom teeth out.
Is this an American thing? Because we don't seem to have the problem over here in good 'ol Blighty? Or is it just another step on the "perfect mouth" ladder for you crazy Americans
Mm, the only serious mouth surgery I've had so far was my tonsils being taken out. Not bad, actually, except they made me only ####### white coloured, mostly plain icecream because if any other colour, they figured might be blood or something. I don't know >_<
Whatever you do, don't drink from a straw after you get your teeth pulled. The holes in your jaw will try to grow skin over them, and if you suck from a straw, it will just tear the skin right open over the wound. Sounds gross and painful, so don't drink from straw!!! <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
Jello always makes the mouth feel good, although I dont know if it would work for teeth because I still have my wisdom teeth. <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--Necrotic+Aug 5 2003, 06:00 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Necrotic @ Aug 5 2003, 06:00 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Is this an American thing? Because we don't seem to have the problem over here in good 'ol Blighty? Or is it just another step on the "perfect mouth" ladder for you crazy Americans <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> What, you think only American teeth grow sideways instead of up?
<!--QuoteBegin--Marik_Steele+Aug 5 2003, 02:41 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Marik_Steele @ Aug 5 2003, 02:41 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Got all 4 of mine out earlier this year.
Step 1: get someone who knows his stuff to check out the offices of the surgeon who will be doing the job on you. For instance, we/I have a family friend who isn't quite a doctor, but sells biomedical equipment to hospitals and knows what equipment/life support systems/anesthesia types are good and which aren't. You need that kind of reassurance.
Step 2: get them out.
Step 3: lie on the couch and take advantage of the situation. Ask for all the movie rentals your family can afford and all the ice cream flavors you've ever wanted to try. I used this opportunity to catch up on all the classics I'd missed, like Aliens 1, The Godfather, etc. Be sure to have a trash can within easy reach to throw away used clothballs (you'll likely need them in the back corners of your mouth; it'll be producing extra saliva because it's not used to the sudden change of the contents of your mouth. Similar situation to when you first get braces or a retainer from your orthodontist.) <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Sounds like a plan. The surgeon is a friend of one of our freinds, he's supposed to be great. I've had 4 teeth extracted by someone else, and they trust him. So I'm fine there.
Just to make sure you guys don't think I'm an extract-happy American, if I don't get these out eventually my lower jaw will grow to the point where my teeth will wear themselves down to half the normal height. That would suck.
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[edit]I misinterpreted Liku's post
I have an incredibly low pain tolerance, and so I was actually out of it (mind wasn't working, at all) for a whole week, dosed up on the pain killers I was given, and they weren't even enough so I was actually taking like twice the dosage, and it still hurt like hell. And the **** refused to refill the subscription, so I was in agonizing pain the last 3 days or so.
But that's just me, I have a coworker who had all 4 of hers out in the morning and came and worked the whole shift that night, and by the second day she was eating normally.
I'm not trying to scare you or anything, please don't think that I am. I'm just saying, don't make any plans for awhile till you know how you'll be affected. Odds are you have a higher pain tolerance than me and won't be out of action for more than a day or so, but really you'll have to talk to your dental surgery guy for that...
I have an incredibly low pain tolerance, and so I was actually out of it (mind wasn't working, at all) for a whole week, dosed up on the pain killers I was given, and they weren't even enough so I was actually taking like twice the dosage, and it still hurt like hell. And the **** refused to refill the subscription, so I was in agonizing pain the last 3 days or so.
But that's just me, I have a coworker who had all 4 of hers out in the morning and came and worked the whole shift that night, and by the second day she was eating normally.
I'm not trying to scare you or anything, please don't think that I am. I'm just saying, don't make any plans for awhile till you know how you'll be affected. Odds are you have a higher pain tolerance than me and won't be out of action for more than a day or so, but really you'll have to talk to your dental surgery guy for that... <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
When'd you get them?
the gum won't come off the top and it's too thick (and too alive, still) to exacto-knife off... so i have to sit there and GRIND against it with the wisdom tooth above it when i'm chewing... it's like taking some semi-blunt object and smashing it against your gums.. what's the point?
i wish i had the balls to do it... but i started slicing it and it hurt like hell T-T
It works
Step 1: get someone who knows his stuff to check out the offices of the surgeon who will be doing the job on you. For instance, we/I have a family friend who isn't quite a doctor, but sells biomedical equipment to hospitals and knows what equipment/life support systems/anesthesia types are good and which aren't. You need that kind of reassurance.
Step 2: get them out.
Step 3: lie on the couch and take advantage of the situation. Ask for all the movie rentals your family can afford and all the ice cream flavors you've ever wanted to try. I used this opportunity to catch up on all the classics I'd missed, like Aliens 1, The Godfather, etc. Be sure to have a trash can within easy reach to throw away used clothballs (you'll likely need them in the back corners of your mouth; it'll be producing extra saliva because it's not used to the sudden change of the contents of your mouth. Similar situation to when you first get braces or a retainer from your orthodontist.)
Make sure you've got your painkillers handy when you come out of surgery, because the pain is gonna hit HARD. Codeine is your friend. (I still have some leftover from my wisdom teeth in case of emergency.) If it's not sufficient to kill the pain, take the pills with a glass of wine. This is bad for your liver but great for your aching gums. (Disclaimer: not responsible for death caused by this suggestion.)
Finally, don't be concerned if you have little shards of tooth embedded in your gum after the whole procedure is over. I had a few of those for MONTHS and they eventually worked themselves out.
Soup, mashed potatoes, and blood. That's pretty much what I ate (well, "consumed", more accurately) for a week after getting my wisdom teeth out.
Jello always makes the mouth feel good, although I dont know if it would work for teeth because I still have my wisdom teeth. <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo-->
Err yeah, responding to someone's reply, i still got a bit of gum-skin over mine too. lol
What, you think only American teeth grow sideways instead of up?
mine have just started rearing their ugly head, not trouble yet, just watch this space...
Step 1: get someone who knows his stuff to check out the offices of the surgeon who will be doing the job on you. For instance, we/I have a family friend who isn't quite a doctor, but sells biomedical equipment to hospitals and knows what equipment/life support systems/anesthesia types are good and which aren't. You need that kind of reassurance.
Step 2: get them out.
Step 3: lie on the couch and take advantage of the situation. Ask for all the movie rentals your family can afford and all the ice cream flavors you've ever wanted to try. I used this opportunity to catch up on all the classics I'd missed, like Aliens 1, The Godfather, etc. Be sure to have a trash can within easy reach to throw away used clothballs (you'll likely need them in the back corners of your mouth; it'll be producing extra saliva because it's not used to the sudden change of the contents of your mouth. Similar situation to when you first get braces or a retainer from your orthodontist.) <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Sounds like a plan. The surgeon is a friend of one of our freinds, he's supposed to be great. I've had 4 teeth extracted by someone else, and they trust him. So I'm fine there.
Just to make sure you guys don't think I'm an extract-happy American, if I don't get these out eventually my lower jaw will grow to the point where my teeth will wear themselves down to half the normal height. That would suck.
Nice part is that I only had 3. Bad part is that I got shipped overseas the day after surgery. Airplanes hurt surgeries like hell.